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Old 13 August 2014 | 05:29 PM
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Hi folks

Now I know there will be like hundreds of posts on here about questions I want to ask but possibly over several different threads etc, but I'm after trying to find out what's the best option for me to save some money for.

My V2 WRX could do with a re-map but I know that I can't re-map the ecu the early classics have (well so I have read on here). So my question is:

Do I buy an ecu that will fit my classic (a later ecu) that's already been mapped to accompany the mods I have done already or do I have to start from scratch?

I'm not sure what's on offer with different maps/ecus/boards etc as I'm not technically minded!

All help and information is appreciated and what sort of costs I maybe looking at would help.

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Old 13 August 2014 | 06:02 PM
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Always from scratch mate
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Check out ESL board from enduring solutions
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Check out ESL board from enduring solutions
This is the sort of thing I need advice on. I heard there's more than 1 board out there to chose from but not sure which would be best and cost effective.

Thank you
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Give Andy from ESL a shout,very helpful guy
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Give Andy from ESL a shout,very helpful guy
I have emailed enduring solutions and there local to me as well
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Hope it all goes well for you
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2

Hope it all goes well for you
Thank you

If anyone can shed some light on the different variations of boards and what might be a good option to go for then please post up your opinions
Old 13 August 2014 | 08:48 PM
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Just a daily or weekend car, isn't it Glenn? With a bit of hooning thrown in?

ESL will be right up your street mate. Have a read of the site mate, everything you need to know is on there. http://www.enduringsolutions.com/

Andy posts on here as Andy Stevens, they are on FB too. https://www.facebook.com/EnduringSolutionsLtd
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Just a daily or weekend car, isn't it Glenn? With a bit of hooning thrown in?

ESL will be right up your street mate. Have a read of the site mate, everything you need to know is on there. http://www.enduringsolutions.com/

Andy posts on here as Andy Stevens, they are on FB too. https://www.facebook.com/EnduringSolutionsLtd
Yes mate, just a daily driver that goes out about twice a week lol
Driven like its being driven by an old fart with a twitchy right foot on occasions

Will have a look at the links, thank you

Oh by the way, the steering rack fitted perfectly
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Oh by the way, the steering rack fitted perfectly
That's excellent news Glenn. I was thinking I might have to give you some money back.
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That's excellent news Glenn. I was thinking I might have to give you some money back.
Nahh your alright mate it all came good in the end

Was having a quick look through and stumbled across Andy Forrest doing the ECL board for £640 supplied fitted and custom mapped. Is this a good price does anyone know?

Ta

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Good price because he is a highly respected mapper. Simon from jolly green monster also has very good reviews and comes in at £575(i think) and Duncan from race dynamix also has a lot of good things said about him at £525 and there are many more mappers out there who provide this service. I think the ESL website has a list of mappers that they recommend.Obviously cheaper doesn't always mean better and you should do research on any mapper you choose.
Please keep us posted to how you get on
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Good price because he is a highly respected mapper. Simon from jolly green monster also has very good reviews and comes in at £575(i think) and Duncan from race dynamix also has a lot of good things said about him at £525 and there are many more mappers out there who provide this service. I think the ESL website has a list of mappers that they recommend.Obviously cheaper doesn't always mean better and you should do research on any mapper you choose.
Please keep us posted to how you get on

Its not going to be for a while I must add as I still got to find the money to tax it and get it back on the road for September
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I have the ESl and my car goes very well.
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Nahh your alright mate it all came good in the end

Was having a quick look through and stumbled across Andy Forrest doing the ECL board for £640 supplied fitted and custom mapped. Is this a good price does anyone know?

Ta
Aye, it's a fair price IMO. The drive home would be much more fun than the drive up to Andy's though.

Andy is usually booked up 6-8 weeks in advance mind.
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Originally Posted by EOEUMC

Its not going to be for a while I must add
Me too mate,got a couple of things to sort aswell,I am definatly going esl tho and will be self mapping
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FTR, don't the latest ESL boards allow you to run MAFless i.e. utilising MAP to measure AFR?

If so, defo get that version!
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Yup latest one has mafless option
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FTR, don't the latest ESL boards allow you to run MAFless i.e. utilising MAP to measure AFR?

If so, defo get that version!
As above, John.

Also coming soon for the PH1 cars is ALS, LC etc.
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all round.
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
As above, John.

Also coming soon for the PH1 cars is ALS, LC etc.
I thought the Motorsport package was already available,giving AL,LC and Flat Foot shift. For an extra £120 I think I will be adding this
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Not available yet for PH1(Phase 1) cars, IIRC.

PH1 is 92-96 mate.
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You are quiet right,Motorsport pack only available for v3/4 atm
Sure it won't be long before phase 1 is out
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Just got to save save save now lol
And I can't save for ****
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You'll manage it mate.

If you decide to get Andy to map it, let me know.
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Originally Posted by EOEUMC
Just got to save save save now lol
And I can't save for ****
SAME! Are you my twin LOL
I even asked Andy if he would do monthly payments,he was having non of it

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It's a hell of a long way from yours to Andy's, you'll be in need of a pit stop for a brew.
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
It's a hell of a long way from yours to Andy's, you'll be in need of a pit stop for a brew.
Oh right mate tbh I hadn't even looked at where he was lol



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